Many gardeners encounter difficulties when growing zucchini: the ovaries turn yellow and fall off, the leaves become stained, and the fruits become deformed. But there are proven methods that strengthen plants and guarantee a stable harvest.
Action plan:
Watering with warm water and mulching: Zucchini does not like cold water and drying out roots. Water the beds with the settled liquid at the base of the bush, and then cover the soil with a layer of grass clippings or straw. This retains moisture, protects the roots from overheating and stimulates active fruit growth.
Feeding with ash and boric acid: Dilute a glass of sifted wood ash and half a teaspoon of boric acid in ten liters of warm water. Water the bushes with this solution once every ten days. Ash compensates for the deficiency of potassium for the sweetness of the pulp, and boron prevents the ovaries from shedding.
Removing old leaves and excess lashes: Cut off the bottom plates touching the ground and shorten the side shoots after the third leaf. This improves the ventilation of the bush, directs nutrition to the developing fruits and reduces the risk of fungal infections.
Zucchini appreciates warmth, loose soil and regular removal of excess greenery. If you provide them with this regime, the plants will thank you with tender and juicy fruits until frost.
